Africazine:
Egypt is on a mission to revolutionize government services through digital transformation.
The country aims to increase the number of services available on its Digital Egypt platform to 400 by 2030, expanding its user base to between 30 million and 35 million citizens. Currently, the platform offers approximately 250 digital government services, with ongoing efforts to enhance accessibility and efficiency.
Egypt’s Ambitious Digital Transformation Goals
Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hindi outlined the vision during the “Digital Egypt” session at Egypt Forum 2026. He emphasized that the digital transformation prioritizes citizens, ensuring they are the primary beneficiaries of these advancements. The initiative aims to simplify access to services, saving citizens time and effort while improving public service delivery.
In addition to expanding the number of services, the ministry is integrating artificial intelligence technologies into government offerings. This will enable the development of proactive services that can better respond to citizens’ needs, enhancing the overall user experience.
Egypt: Key figures on Digital Government Services
- 400 government services by 2030
- 30 million to 35 million users targeted
- Approximately 250 digital services currently available
- 55% of households to have fiber-optic connections by 2030
Enhancing Telecommunications Infrastructure
To support these digital initiatives, Egypt is upgrading its telecommunications infrastructure. The ministry plans to extend fiber-optic connections to over 55% of Egyptian households and provide 5G coverage across all governorates by 2030. This infrastructure development is crucial for ensuring that citizens can effectively access and utilize the digital services being rolled out.
Next Steps in Digital Egypt’s Journey
- Continue expanding the Digital Egypt platform to 400 services
- Integrate artificial intelligence into government services
- Achieve 5G coverage across all governorates
- Enhance digital skills among citizens
Egypt is committed to transforming public services through digital innovation for its citizens.
